20 things to do in Las Vegas for $20

1. Springs Preserve

Brian van der Brug, Los Angeles Times

Forsake the fake pyramid and fake Statue of Liberty for a power walk through the real Vegas: 110 acres of pre-Bugsy Siegel desert. There are miles of cactus-filled trails, botanic gardens and a museum that pays tribute to the city's Mojave Desert roots. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. $18.95 for adults, $10.95 for kids 5-17. 333 S. Valley View Blvd.; (702) 822-7700, http://www.springspreserve.org.

The Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, as it's officially known, opened two years ago to ease traffic congestion at Hoover Dam. The bridge, about 35 miles south of Las Vegas, became an instant landmark for its breathtaking views of the dam and the Colorado River. Pull off U.S. 93, take a stroll over the span and snap a few pictures. http://www.hooverdambypass.org

The Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, as it's officially known, opened two years ago to ease traffic congestion at Hoover Dam. The bridge, about 35 miles south of Las Vegas, became an instant landmark for its breathtaking views of the dam and the Colorado River. Pull off U.S. 93, take a stroll over the span and snap a few pictures. http://www.hooverdambypass.org (Brian van der Brug, Los Angeles Times)